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Huawei Editor's Choice 2024

Pura 70 Ultra

Q: What are the cons of Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 1-Inch Retractable Camera Flagship Review & Specs?

No pre-installed Google Play Services out of the box , 226g slightly heavier build

Q: How much does Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 1-Inch Retractable Camera Flagship Review & Specs cost?

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 1-Inch Retractable Camera Flagship Review & Specs is priced at $1,380 – $1,520.

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 1-Inch Retractable Camera Flagship Review & Specs

Display 1260 x 2844 pixels 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

Camera 4K 1080p, HDR

Performance Kirin 9010 (7 nm)

Battery 100W wired

Expert Score

4.8

95% Confidence

Community Score

4.1

0% Confidence

AI Score

4.8

94% Confidence

Final Score

4.6

94% Confidence

Storage

RAM

Color

Regional

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$1,380 – $1,520

Lowest $1,350 Best: Huawei Official Store

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Category Scores

Overall hardware score: 95/100 — revolutionary motorized 1-inch retractable main camera lens with variable aperture, Basalt-tempered Kunlun Glass, 100W wired / 80W wireless charging, and dual satellite messaging/calling.

Performance Great

Kirin 9010 7nm processor handles daily app execu...

Display Excellent

6.8-inch 1260 x 2844 LTPO OLED display with 1-12...

Camera Excellent

World-class camera system featuring a 1-inch 50M...

Battery Excellent

5200 mAh silicon-carbon battery cell delivers lo...

Gaming Great

Maleoon 910 GPU executes modern 3D games smoothl...

AI Excellent

XD Motion Engine AI photo processing for ultra-h...

Security Great

Under-display optical fingerprint scanner and se...

Value for Money Great

Ultra-flagship pricing delivering industry-defin...

Design Excellent

Exclusive Star Pattern eco-leather back with alu...

Repairability Fair

Complex motorized telescopic lens housing and se...

Software Support Great

Boots HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) / EMUI 14.2 (Global)...

Connectivity Excellent

Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Dual 5G, NFC, Beidou and...

Audio Excellent

Stereo speakers tuned with Huawei Histen sound e...

Durability Excellent

Basalt-tempered Kunlun Glass offers 100% improve...

Charging Excellent

100W wired SuperCharge, 80W wireless SuperCharge...

Specifications

Display 5

Size 6.8 inches

Type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 2500 nits (peak)

Resolution 1260 x 2844 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

Refresh Rate 1-120Hz dynamic

Protection Kunlun Glass (Basalt-tempered)

Processor 3

Chipset Key Kirin 9010 (7 nm)

CPU Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.18 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A510)

GPU Key Maleoon 910

Memory 1

RAM Key 16GB

Storage 2

Internal 512GB / 1TB

Expandable No

Battery 4

Capacity 5200 mAh

Wired Charging 100W wired

Wireless Charging 80W wireless

Reverse Charging 20W reverse wireless

Camera 4

Main Wide 50 MP, f/1.6-4.0, 22mm, 1.0"-type, Sensor-shift OIS, Retractable motorized lens

Periscope Telephoto 50 MP, f/2.1, 90mm, PDAF (5cm macro - ∞), OIS, 3.5x optical zoom

Ultra Wide 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, AF

Features Laser AF, Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, Panorama

Front Camera 2

Sensor 13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), AF

Video 4K, 1080p, HDR

Connectivity 6

Network 5G, 4G LTE, Dual Nano-SIM

Satellite BDS / Tiantong Satellite calls and messaging

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC

NFC Yes

USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort

Sensors 2

Fingerprint Optical under-display

Other Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum, barometer

Dimensions & Weight 2

Dimensions 162.6 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm

Weight 226 g

Materials & Durability 2

Build Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)

Water Resistance IP68 dust tight and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins)

Operating System 1

OS EMUI 14.2 (International), HarmonyOS 4.2 (China)

Expert Review

By Dickens, Charles

Design

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra features a luxury Star Pattern eco-leather rear panel, aluminum frame, triangular XMAGE camera housing with retractable lens ring, and IP68 water protection.

Display

The 6.8-inch LTPO OLED screen renders 1260 x 2844 pixels resolution at a smooth 1-120Hz refresh rate, featuring 2500 nits peak brightness and Basalt Kunlun Glass.

Performance

Driven by the Kirin 9010 7nm octa-core processor with 16GB RAM and UFS storage, system navigation, UI transitions, and background app execution run fluidly.

Gaming

Maleoon 910 graphics handle modern mobile gaming titles comfortably with consistent thermal dissipation.

Camera

Highlighted by a motorized 1-inch 50MP Sony main sensor with physical f/1.6-f/4.0 aperture, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (3.5x optical, 5cm macro), and a 40MP ultrawide camera.

Battery

The 5200 mAh battery easily lasts through a full day of heavy photo shooting, refueling in under 25 minutes via 100W wired SuperCharge and 80W wireless charging.

Software

Runs HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) / EMUI 14.2 (Global), offering fluid animations, interactive privacy controls, and satellite connectivity tools.

Ai

Features XD Motion Engine AI for freezing high-speed motion subjects up to 300 km/h.

Connectivity

Full connectivity suite featuring dual 5G mode, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and satellite voice calls & SMS via Beidou and Tiantong networks.

Pros

1-inch 50MP retractable main sensor with mechanical f/1.6-f/4.0 variable aperture
50MP periscope telephoto macro lens with 5cm focus distance
Basalt-tempered Kunlun Glass with superior drop durability
100W wired and 80W wireless SuperCharge with 5200 mAh battery
Dual satellite calls and text message support

Cons

No pre-installed Google Play Services out of the box
226g slightly heavier build

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is an ultra-flagship camera smartphone featuring an innovative motorized retractable 1-inch Sony primary sensor with physical variable aperture (f/1.6–f/4.0). Powered by Huawei's Kirin 9010 7nm octa-core processor with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage, it features a 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display protected by Basalt-tempered Kunlun Glass with 2500 nits peak brightness. Its camera suite includes a 50MP 3.5x macro telephoto periscope lens with OIS and a 40MP ultrawide camera. It is protected by IP68 water resistance, eco-leather rear finish, satellite calling and messaging support, and a 5200 mAh battery with 100W wired, 80W wireless, and 20W reverse wireless charging.

Verdict

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is an extraordinary camera flagship, combining a 1-inch retractable main sensor with variable aperture, Basalt Kunlun Glass, and 100W fast charging.

Final: 4.6/10 Best for: Photography enthusiasts Segment: Flagship

Product Intelligence

Motorized retractable 1-inch 50MP main camera with mechanical f/1.6-f/4.0 variable aperture 50MP 3.5x telephoto macro lens with 5cm ultra-close focus and OIS 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display protected by Basalt-tempered Kunlun Glass 100W SuperCharge wired + 80W wireless charging with 5200 mAh battery Dual satellite connectivity for voice calls and text messaging

Who Should Buy

Photography professionals and tech enthusiasts seeking the best mobile camera hardware featuring a mechanical 1-inch retractable main lens, 35x macro telephoto, satellite communications, and 100W/80W charging speeds.

Who Should Avoid

Users strictly dependent on native Google Play Services out of the box or buyers looking for light budget-friendly devices.

Key Takeaways

Retractable camera housing allows placing a 1-inch large main sensor without excessive body thickness
Telephoto macro lens captures incredible close-up detail at 5cm distance
Basalt Kunlun Glass delivers unmatched resistance to screen cracks and drops